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J o Friday, January 19, 1996 Volume 58 Number 42 Kiidents rally today to stop cha -1 liH rioe A 'sea of purple' By Kim Johnson Signpost news writer Weber State Uni versi ty student leaders want a "sea of purple" to flood the Utah State Capitol today at noon when students from universities and colleges all over Utah hold a rally to show legislators their support for higher education.Three issues being considered by legislators will affect students directly, according to ASWSU studentbody President Lane Jacobs. "We are pushing three main ; ' ' ' - .... ; , J . ' . . . . ...... :::;T--,-. -. . .. :, . , ; .: ? ' ' ' ; " ' - - - " tt'.x : . G.L Joe, a real American hero. . . Kevin Rowley, at a Sigma Gamma Chi activity, points and shoots a ball of paint hoping to hit a bull's eye. The paint ball event took place at Commando Playground in Ogden. Clark urged students to better lives By Alisa C. Rasmussen Signpost news editor Students of Weber State University need not fear the man on stage wielding a bat, waving it around with firm conviction during his speech on Thursday at Convocations. Joe Clark, the inspiration for the movie "Lean On Me," said he is an agent of change, and that students of WSU should be too, giving their all to everything they do. "When you give part of your time, you share a part of your life with me," Clark said. He said people, no matter who they are, have potential and should share their energy with people around them. I le urged requested at the issues," Jacobs said. "One is the zero tuition increase. This will give no additional money to higher education next year, which ties into the second issue. This is urgent student support funding that will have to come from tax dollars. The third issue is to support a state grant and aid program." Jacobs said Utah is one of only a few states that does not have a financial aid program to help students fund their education. "Since the federal government is cutting back on their financial aid programs, we, the students of Utah, want to start a state pro 7, Sip the audience to make a difference, not only in the lives of others, but in their own lives. "A curl in a pig's tail doesn't have a damn thing to do with the State Capitol to show support for gram," he said. Russ Rampton, student issues director for ASWSU, said he wants students to attend. "Students just need to be there to show legislators that we care about these issues," Rampton said. "They need to see the visual representation of bodies, to see that we care about our education." Students are asked to wear purple to show the legislators specifically Weber State students are represented. "Last year, when we looked at the video, we saw a sea of red, lots of blue, and these two little purple RYAN SHUPETHE" SIGNPOST 3 RYAN SHUPETHE SIGNPOST taste of ham. It's what you do in life that counts," Clark said. "I don't know all of your individual destinies in life, but I do know that the highest indi dots over in the corner," Rampton s(aid. "I think that's a shame, and we need to change that. Weber State has been getting a bad rap from the state Legislature for some time. "We have specific issues that affect us directly, such as the Browning Center, and we need to get our voice out there so they know we care," Rampton said. The rally will take place during a legislative break. "The legislators will actually have to walk right past us in order to get out and eat lunch," said James McDougal, ASWSU exter Associate receives prestigious award at U.S. capital By John Kase Signpost senior reporter In recognition of outstanding commitment and contributions to the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a 1996 "Making of the King Holiday Award" was presented to Forrest Crawford, associate professor of education at Weber State University. Crawford was honored in Washington, D.C. with nine others Jan. 8 for educating his students about King's principles of non-violence for social change. Coretta Scott King, chairwoman for The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, said, "Forrest Crawford has touched the lives of many. " The award is the only form of recognition the holiday commission gives. In 1991, Crawford co-founded vidual destiny in life is to serve, not to rule." Clark asked what the students of WSU have done to make the world better. "Don't just make a living," Clark said. "Make a life." He said we, as individuals, must stand tall to help bring a rejuvenation of the country around us. He then said if people could only focus on the glory of the sunrise and the beauty of the sunset, they would be able to look at life more thoroughly and optimistically."As I was coming through the clouds on my way here yesterday, I thought about the wonders of the universe," Clark said. See Lean on Me page 6 University issues nal relations director. "They will have to go through our sea of purple in order to get out." "The main thing we are trying to do, since we have credibility with the Utah Council of Studentbody Presidents and the Student Association, is to show these other people we care, are concerned and support these issues.""We want to show everyone we are involved. This is our only chance all year for this institution to make a stand, because this is when we have all their attention," Jacobs said. professor If S i ' Virtu. KVdV . I Forrest Crawford The Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission with Betty Sawyer of the Governor's See Award page 3 - News: Honours department offers students educational opportunities. See page J Opinion: Don't spend your life away before yu earn it. See page 4 Arts & Entertainment: Go 'expresso' yourself at local coffee shops. See page 5 ? i 'PL i

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J o Friday, January 19, 1996 Volume 58 Number 42 Kiidents rally today to stop cha -1 liH rioe A 'sea of purple' By Kim Johnson Signpost news writer Weber State Uni versi ty student leaders want a "sea of purple" to flood the Utah State Capitol today at noon when students from universities and colleges all over Utah hold a rally to show legislators their support for higher education.Three issues being considered by legislators will affect students directly, according to ASWSU studentbody President Lane Jacobs. "We are pushing three main ; ' ' ' - .... ; , J . ' . . . . ...... :::;T--,-. -. . .. :, . , ; .: ? ' ' ' ; " ' - - - " tt'.x : . G.L Joe, a real American hero. . . Kevin Rowley, at a Sigma Gamma Chi activity, points and shoots a ball of paint hoping to hit a bull's eye. The paint ball event took place at Commando Playground in Ogden. Clark urged students to better lives By Alisa C. Rasmussen Signpost news editor Students of Weber State University need not fear the man on stage wielding a bat, waving it around with firm conviction during his speech on Thursday at Convocations. Joe Clark, the inspiration for the movie "Lean On Me," said he is an agent of change, and that students of WSU should be too, giving their all to everything they do. "When you give part of your time, you share a part of your life with me," Clark said. He said people, no matter who they are, have potential and should share their energy with people around them. I le urged requested at the issues," Jacobs said. "One is the zero tuition increase. This will give no additional money to higher education next year, which ties into the second issue. This is urgent student support funding that will have to come from tax dollars. The third issue is to support a state grant and aid program." Jacobs said Utah is one of only a few states that does not have a financial aid program to help students fund their education. "Since the federal government is cutting back on their financial aid programs, we, the students of Utah, want to start a state pro 7, Sip the audience to make a difference, not only in the lives of others, but in their own lives. "A curl in a pig's tail doesn't have a damn thing to do with the State Capitol to show support for gram," he said. Russ Rampton, student issues director for ASWSU, said he wants students to attend. "Students just need to be there to show legislators that we care about these issues," Rampton said. "They need to see the visual representation of bodies, to see that we care about our education." Students are asked to wear purple to show the legislators specifically Weber State students are represented. "Last year, when we looked at the video, we saw a sea of red, lots of blue, and these two little purple RYAN SHUPETHE" SIGNPOST 3 RYAN SHUPETHE SIGNPOST taste of ham. It's what you do in life that counts," Clark said. "I don't know all of your individual destinies in life, but I do know that the highest indi dots over in the corner," Rampton s(aid. "I think that's a shame, and we need to change that. Weber State has been getting a bad rap from the state Legislature for some time. "We have specific issues that affect us directly, such as the Browning Center, and we need to get our voice out there so they know we care," Rampton said. The rally will take place during a legislative break. "The legislators will actually have to walk right past us in order to get out and eat lunch," said James McDougal, ASWSU exter Associate receives prestigious award at U.S. capital By John Kase Signpost senior reporter In recognition of outstanding commitment and contributions to the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a 1996 "Making of the King Holiday Award" was presented to Forrest Crawford, associate professor of education at Weber State University. Crawford was honored in Washington, D.C. with nine others Jan. 8 for educating his students about King's principles of non-violence for social change. Coretta Scott King, chairwoman for The Martin Luther King, Jr. Federal Holiday Commission, said, "Forrest Crawford has touched the lives of many. " The award is the only form of recognition the holiday commission gives. In 1991, Crawford co-founded vidual destiny in life is to serve, not to rule." Clark asked what the students of WSU have done to make the world better. "Don't just make a living," Clark said. "Make a life." He said we, as individuals, must stand tall to help bring a rejuvenation of the country around us. He then said if people could only focus on the glory of the sunrise and the beauty of the sunset, they would be able to look at life more thoroughly and optimistically."As I was coming through the clouds on my way here yesterday, I thought about the wonders of the universe," Clark said. See Lean on Me page 6 University issues nal relations director. "They will have to go through our sea of purple in order to get out." "The main thing we are trying to do, since we have credibility with the Utah Council of Studentbody Presidents and the Student Association, is to show these other people we care, are concerned and support these issues.""We want to show everyone we are involved. This is our only chance all year for this institution to make a stand, because this is when we have all their attention," Jacobs said. professor If S i ' Virtu. KVdV . I Forrest Crawford The Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission with Betty Sawyer of the Governor's See Award page 3 - News: Honours department offers students educational opportunities. See page J Opinion: Don't spend your life away before yu earn it. See page 4 Arts & Entertainment: Go 'expresso' yourself at local coffee shops. See page 5 ? i 'PL i